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This article explores the abundance of signs and flyers in Los Angeles, discussing their various messages and purposes. The author highlights the juxtapositi...

The article discusses the growing divide and conflict within the Silicon Valley tech elite, with figures like Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, and Peter Thiel cri...

The author reflects on the influence of her two mothers on her identity as a woman, wife, and mother. She describes her Jewish mother-in-law, Joyce, as warm ...

The author discusses their initial reservations about reality television and their surprise enjoyment of the Netflix series "Jewish Matchmaking." The show fo...

This article highlights the plight of adjunct faculty, who constitute over 70% of university faculty yet are significantly underpaid and lack job security. D...

This article discusses the influence of Texas on filmmaker Wes Anderson's distinct style, which is often imitated in popular culture. It also highlights how ...

In this article, the author argues for a reconciliation between secular and religious Israelis. They suggest that the scientific and technical elite of Israe...

In this personal essay, the author reflects on his relationship with his mother and the significance of Mother's Day. He shares a story about his father, who...

This article discusses the historical and cultural significance of fennel in Jewish and Mediterranean cuisines. Fennel has been consumed by Jews since biblic...

Hannah Arendt, a Jewish philosopher, played a significant role in the creation of American gay identity through her influence on her student, Michael Denneny...

In this article, the author discusses their initial discomfort in talking about God with their congregation, due to the low percentage of American Jews who b...

American defense planners are concerned about their dwindling stockpiles of missiles and munitions as they support Ukraine in its war against Russia. This is...

Noa Kirel, a popular pop star in Israel, is representing the country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite the risk of damaging her reputation if she perfo...

The article discusses David Mogentale, a waiter at Barney Greengrass on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, who is known for his brusque and playful style. It ...

The COVID pandemic and the rise of AI have challenged the belief in American technological progress stagnating. While some argued that current technologies w...

"I Wanted to Be a Man With a Gun" is a documentary film by Bill Farley that explores the experiences of three American soldiers, Paul Mico, Harold Kozloff, a...

The article discusses the resurgence of the "hipster Springsteen revival" in the rock music scene. It highlights the influence of Bruce Springsteen on bands ...

This article discusses the story of Chiune Sempo Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during WWII who saved the lives of over 4,000 Jewish refugees by ...

The State of Israel is facing a crucial choice between maintaining its independence or becoming a client of a great power, governed by a Herodian faction. Th...

In the early 1900s, Jews from Eastern Europe immigrated to the US, settling in New York City. However, there were some Jews who found New York City too warm ...

Israeli Arab chefs have been embracing Italian influences in their cuisine, combining classic Arab dishes with Italian flavors. This trend is seen in restaur...

The book "Night Without End: The Fate of Jews in German-Occupied Poland" highlights the significant role played by local non-Jewish populations in the Holoca...

The article discusses two television series, "The Patients of Dr. Garcia" and "Transatlantic," and their portrayal of fascism. It also references Hannah Aren...

Daniel Herszberg, a native of Melbourne, Australia, became the fourth Australian and one of fewer than 300 people in the world to visit every country by the ...

This text tells the story of Big Jack Zelig, a Jewish gangster in the Lower East Side of New York City in the early 20th century. Despite his criminal activi...

The author discusses the presence of communist figures like Angela Davis in American schools and the reluctance to teach about the crimes committed by commun...

The article explores how postwar American Jews embraced suburbia and its associated values, including the importance of gardens and spaciousness. Moving to t...

"Ballad of a Redneck Jew" is a reflection on the artistic works of Maurice Schmidt, a painter from rural Texas, and the band Wednesday, led by Karly Hartzman...

In this article, the author explores Eugene Ostashevsky's collection of sonnets titled "The Feeling Sonnets." Ostashevsky reinvents the sonnet form with his ...

"Furious and Fast: The Story of Fast Music and the Patiphone" is a documentary that explores the thriving independent music scene in Tel Aviv from 2000 to 20...

Henry Adams, a prominent American historian, observed and quantified the rate of change in human civilization using the concept of the Adams curve. He noted ...

"Are You There God? Its Me, Sarah" discusses the enduring relevance of the book "Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret" and its exploration of intermarriage an...

The author reflects on the concept of disappointment as a defining characteristic of Jewish identity. They argue that disappointment, the nonfulfillment of e...

The author recounts her experience of losing her sense of smell and taste due to contracting COVID-19. She reflects on how this loss has affected her relatio...

This article reflects on the careers of Derek Jeter and Aaron Judge, two biracial superstars for the New York Yankees. Jeter, known for his clutch performanc...

The Haifa Mural, created in 1948 for a Jewish temple in Manchester, Connecticut, is a significant artistic expression that celebrated Israel's founding. Haif...

Tunisian fricass has become a popular Israeli Independence Day tradition. This dish, which is essentially a spicy tuna sandwich deep-fried inside a doughnut,...

This text is a personal reflection on the Kennedy family and their political legacy. The author recounts their personal experiences with Bobby Kennedy Jr. an...

The article highlights the participation and sacrifices made by ethnic and religious minority groups in Israel, particularly the Druze, Bedouins, Christians,...

This article discusses the author's experience teaching basic English to a group of Hasidic Jews. The students, although native English speakers, had limited...

The article discusses Dan Alter's poetry collection, "My Little Book of Exiles," which is a debut collection that explores Jewish history, ancestral tales, a...

This article discusses concerns about the spike protein found in the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its potential effects on the body. While COVID-19 itself is not as ...

The text discusses the story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children, also known as Mt. Megis, which was a juvenile facility for Black kids durin...

The text is a list of statements about what the author will not do or engage in. It includes various actions and behaviors that the author chooses to avoid, ...

The text consists of three poems. The first poem reflects on the practice of recalling memories daily to ensure that the past is okay. The second poem involv...

Jewish tradition emphasizes humanity's responsibility to care for and protect the environment, viewing it as a form of stewardship. This idea stems from the ...

In this article, the author discusses the state of American society and politics, arguing that the country is facing a period of turmoil and crisis. They hig...

The current protests in Israel go beyond political disagreements and have become a battle over the future of Zionism and the identity of the Jewish state. Th...

The Ivy League schools, once known as a pathway to success for American Jews, are now admitting fewer Jewish students than before. Harvard, for example, was ...

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, a book titled "Zionism: The Tablet Guide" is being released. The book includes...